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  • Asbestos

  • Asbestos-containing building materials, regulations, inspection and abatement.
  • Asthma

  • Asthma resources for schools.
  • Bloodborne Pathogens

  • Protecting students and staff from the hazards of exposure to blood and other body fluids.
  • Carbon Monoxide (CO) 

  • Carbon monoxide leaks from appliances can cause poisoning. Detection systems are required in new construction and alarms are required in all existing rooms with fuel-burning appliances (under fire and boiler codes).
  • Chemical Safety

  • University of Minnesota Chemical Safety Day program.
  • Drinking Water

  • Protecting drinking water quality in schools, child cares and head start programs. Educating teachers, parents, and students about drinking water.
  • Food Safety

  • Food safety and sanitation, National School Lunch Program, food worker illness.
  • Green Cleaning

  • Minimizing chemical hazards of cleaning products and practices.
  • Indoor Air Quality Plan

  • Resources to develop an IAQ Management Plan.
  • Lead Paint

  • Lead poisoning prevention, lead-safe remodeling, renovation and repair regulations.
  • Outdoor Air Quality

  • Outdoor air guidance to lower the risk of negative impacts to children’s health due to poor air quality events.
  • Mold

  • Hazards, investigation and remediation of mold.
  • PCBs

  • Managing PCBs in ballasts, small capacitors and caulk; guidance for responding to PCB leaks and spills.
  • Pesticides

  • Controlling pests in and around schools may be necessary to protect children’s health.
  • Radon

  • Radon testing, mitigation, reporting.
  • Recycling and Waste Reduction

  • Educational, financial and technical resources to help schools reduce waste and recycle more.
  • Sustainable Construction

  • Designing, building and operating higher performing schools.
  • UV Protection

  • SunWise: sun safety for students and educators.
  • Vehicle Idling

  • School bus retrofits and idle reduction.
  • Ventilation

  • Optimizing fresh air in schools for student health and achievement.

Spotlight

  • Indoor Air Considerations: COVID-19
  • School Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Training

Related Sites

  • Environmental Health Division
  • School Health
  • School EH Contacts
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Last Updated: 03/27/2025

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